Tag Archives: Workers Rights

Society Can’t Fix a Non-disclosable Problem

January 4, 2018 Morris Pearl, Patriotic Millionaires Chairperson

The #MeToo movement has continued its efforts to change the culture of workplace sexual harassment by putting their money where their mouth is. New Year’s Day the Time’s Up initiative was announced, with stated goals that include fighting sexual assault in blue-collar workplaces across the country. One of their missions is to “discourage the use of non-disclosure agreements to silence victims,” according to the nytimes.com. … Continue reading Society Can’t Fix a Non-disclosable Problem »

Are Secret Settlements Good for Companies?

October 18, 2017 Morris Pearl, Patriotic Millionaires Chairperson

After decades of degeneracy, Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual abuse and harassment of dozens of women in Hollywood is being widely discussed and covered in the media. Some of these women accused Mr. Weinstein of criminal acts (assault, rape), while many claimed he acted incredibly inappropriately (suggesting that he could aid their career advancement if they had a sexual relationship with him). In some of these … Continue reading Are Secret Settlements Good for Companies? »

Raising the Minimum Wage is Good for Cities

May 18, 2017 Patriotic Millionaires

Last week the Wall Street Journal Published an opinion piece by Michael Saltsman decrying San Francisco’s minimum wage hike.

Pearls of Wisdom: Business Friendly Policy? Not So Much

May 17, 2017 Morris Pearl, Patriotic Millionaires Chairperson

Many businesses require employees to agree to non-compete agreements — meaning making the employee agree not to work for any competitor after leaving. There are a few instances in which this is reasonable.

Fight for $15: Rally to Raise the Wage

April 26, 2017 Staff

This morning the Patriotic Millionaires took to the streets once again to fight for a fair minimum wage. Vice-chair Stephen Prince spoke at a rally to raise the minimum wage alongside Senators Bernie Sanders, Patty Murray, and Chuck Schumer.

Pearls of Wisdom: How to Protect Workers

March 17, 2017 Morris Pearl, Patriotic Millionaires Chairperson

For the first time since they were introduced in the 1930s, regulations to protect workers and create a safer American workplace are being openly questioned.

Draining the Swamp, One Cabinet Nominee at a Time

March 6, 2017 Patriotic Millionaires

With each cabinet appointment, the question looms larger; was “the swamp” that Donald Trump threatened to drain one of incompetence and corruption, or was it actually our democracy that he had his sights on?

Right to Work, or Right to be a Free Rider?

February 23, 2017 Morris Pearl, Patriotic Millionaires Chairperson

A lot of states are looking at so called “right-to-work” laws. They sound great. I’m in favor of everyone having rights and I’m in favor of working, what could go wrong? A lot, it turns out.

Rally for Workers

February 16, 2017 Patriotic Millionaires

As a businessman, I know that putting more money into the hands of people who will spend it – American workers – is better for my business.

Abandoning America’s Workers, Starting at the Top

January 24, 2017 Patriotic Millionaires

President Trump has nominated Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. owner Andrew Puzder to lead the Department of Labor for the next four years. Should Congress approve or reject this nomination? A brief look at the functions of the Department of Labor and Puzder’s background supplies the obvious answer: Puzder cannot become the Secretary of Labor. Congress established the federal Department of Labor in 1912. The legislation … Continue reading Abandoning America’s Workers, Starting at the Top »

Pearls of Wisdom: What Does the Secretary of Labor Do?

January 10, 2017 Morris Pearl, Patriotic Millionaires Chairperson

The United States congress passed these laws, because large employers have had a tendency to fail to treat employees fairly. The American workers deserve at the very least a Secretary of Labor who understand their point of view.

Fred’s Focus: The President of Blue Collar America?

December 7, 2016 Patriotic Millionaires

As my coal miner pop told me almost 60 years ago, “Republicans are the party of the rich son, but blue collars didn’t seem to mind.”

Fred’s Focus: Regaining the Trust of the Working Class

October 27, 2016 Patriotic Millionaires

The 30 years following World War II were shaped by substantial economic growth and shared prosperity. So when and why did that change?

Fred’s Focus: The Labor Movement’s Fight for Justice Turns to Fight for Survival

September 4, 2016 Patriotic Millionaires

It’s Labor Day weekend. The end of the summer for some. The start of the political season for others. For too few of us, it is a reminder of the sacrifices and initiatives of workers – and the unions that represent them- that have made life better for all Americans.

More Chobani Capitalism, Please

June 27, 2016 Patriotic Millionaires

Companies with employee partners don’t bother with phony empowerment — offering low-paid employees titles like “associate” or “team leader.” They share real wealth and power.

Living Wages or More Walmarts?

June 9, 2016 Staff

Worstall argues that raising the minimum wage in Washington DC to $15 an hour will hurt low income workers because — get ready for it — Walmart can’t come to town.

Fast Facts on Minimum Wage Increases

June 1, 2016 Patriotic Millionaires

Let’s assume that maybe these business leaders haven’t seen the piles of reports and data proving their claims to be wrong. This quick fact check should help them clear up some of the biggest concerns/lies/myths RE: raising wages…

The Key to Success? Treating Employees with Dignity

May 25, 2016 Patriotic Millionaires

My late husband realized more than anything that the key to success was recognizing that each employee was an individual to be valued, dignified, and respected.

Fred’s Focus: Who Has the American Working Class’ Back?

May 17, 2016 Patriotic Millionaires

For the last three and half decades, American workers have largely been on their own. With the exception of labor unions, they have had no go for broke champion to help them navigate through the political scene.

The Ugly Truth About Ed Rensi

May 3, 2016 Patriotic Millionaires

Rensi leads his argument with the statement that proponents of raising the minimum wage have a fundamental misunderstanding of the service industry. Rather, it turns out that Rensi has a fundamental misunderstanding of economic reality.